I always try to stop here if my friends and I are feeling hungry when visiting Rochester. It wasn't…read morebusy, so we had free reign of the fresh ingredients to add to the soup/hot pot. I did the min chi broth which has chunks of Kim chi and a ton of flavor in it. I like that you can choose any meat to add (,except a few for an upcharge) and new to me was the list of appetizers you can get for free (included)! The waitress was very patient and polite while we had a younger person with us that couldn't decide. Thank you!

It would be nice to have a few tables that weren't hot pot, the hot pot tables are huge. The food…read morewas good even without having hot pot. The service was quick and friendly. The hot and sour soup and the general tso chicken wings were the favorites.

This one's easy and straightforward: Szechuan Opera is probably the best Chinese restaurant in…read moreRochester, NY--and that's coming from someone who lived on the West Coast for years. The food has real, traditional spices and bold flavor. Nothing tastes watered down, and everything is seasoned the way you hope it'll be when you order Chinese food. Last time I got chicken fried rice, orange chicken, pan-fried dumplings, and crab rangoon. The fried rice was solid and well-seasoned, the orange chicken was crispy with a good sauce, the dumplings were nicely pan-seared, and the crab rangoon was fresh, crunchy, and hit the comfort-food spot. I've only done takeout, so I can't say much about the ambience, but it's centrally located with decent parking. Inside is traditionally decorated, and there's a giant golden throne in the lobby that's great for a quick picture. Service has always been speedy and friendly, orders come out fast, everything's packed well, and the staff is consistently nice.

Charles was very attentive and knowledgeable with the menu as it was our first time here…read more We started out with the Shrimp dumplings which were very tasty. We had the sesame chicken and beef mei fun. Everything was served hot, fresh and tasty. I love the ambiance in here with all the different tables and decor is beautiful. We will be back again. They also validate parking too

Seasons Noodle has been on my "to try" list for a while. I got take out recently and the hype is…read morereal! I haven't been to the physical location but I've ordered Doordash twice (and it came very quickly). Both times I got the Garlic Soy Sauce Tofu Noodle with hand cut flat noodles. The portions were good sized, full of noodles, tofu, broccoli, and bok choy. It comes in a light garlic sauce and I ate most of the broccoli despite not usually being a huge fan of it. My husband got a dish with tomatoes and liked it though he was complaining there aren't appetizers on the menu. Understandable as it's a one person operation. I'd like to try the other noodle option for this dish (regular thin noodles) but the hand cut is so good I will probably keep getting it! On the website I see you can create your own dish with noodle, protein and veggie choice - this is also going on my to do list.

Friendly service, generous portions, but the flavors missed the mark…read more I stopped in at The Mercantile on Main while heading from Rochester to Ithaca, looking for a quick lunch before the journey. I initially had pizza in mind, but as someone who's traveled extensively and spent more hours than I can count exploring Chinatowns in LA, San Francisco, and NYC, I was excited to see Seasons' Noodle and decided to give it a try. The staff could not have been nicer--warm, welcoming, and clearly passionate about their work. I truly admire independent chefs and restaurateurs like Yan, and always try to support businesses like this. I ordered the Spicy Shrimp Noodle, and while the portion was generous and the presentation solid, I left feeling a bit disappointed. The noodles themselves were nicely done, with a satisfying chew, but the dish as a whole didn't quite come together. The sauce was thin and watery, which left everything feeling separate instead of integrated. The shrimp lacked seasoning and didn't absorb or hold onto any of the sauce, which made the dish feel unbalanced--more like a bowl of ingredients than a cohesive noodle experience. Given the restaurant's inspiration from Northern China--where noodles are often hearty, robust, and well-sauced--I was hoping for something a bit more bold and unified in flavor. In Northern Chinese cuisine, the noodles and sauce should almost cling to one another, often enhanced with garlic, chili oil, or vinegar to bring depth and warmth. Here, it just felt like that final spark was missing. The Mercantile on Main itself is a cool and thoughtfully restored space with a lot of character--it's housed in the historic Sibley Building, once the largest department store between New York City and Chicago. It's now a food hall and gathering space that blends the city's history with a modern vibe. That said, on the day I visited, they were setting up for an event, which made the atmosphere a bit chaotic and distracting--probably just a case of bad timing. I don't live in Rochester, but if I did, I'd give Seasons' another try. Everyone has an off day, and maybe I just didn't order the right thing. I'm still rooting for Seasons' Noodle--because the heart and hospitality are definitely there.

Would give this place 3.5 stars. We came here when they…read morefirst opened for lunch. The concept is unique where there are 3 locations in one with Mochinut and Mongolian hot pot. This used to be old Seafood Harbor location and the owner is the same. I enjoyed the Taiwanese beef noodle soup although the broth was a tad bit salty. The service however isn't the best. We were the only ones there and I had to yell into the kitchen area to get someone to get me a take out container. Perhaps it's because the staff are shared between the 3 areas but with being the only ones there, there is room for improvement. I did see that the Mongolian hot pot was by weight so not sure how pricy that can get. I also am not sure how sanitary it is to leave raw meat out in the open like that for people to take.

Bao Kitchen is located same place as mochinut is…read more They share with Mochinut and Mongolian BBQ restaurants. The food was not bad, but it is not for my tasting because I like authentic Chinese food. They are good for the beginners who want to learn and try the taste. The service was not bad because they have a robot which is too adorable. However I'm very disappointed is we were not informed that we have to clean up the mess before go. It's not what I expect from a restaurant. Overall, I would prefer to order and delivery if I am in the mood instead of coming in person to dine in.

This place advertises their dim sum and if you're someone who doesn't know what dim sum is, then…read morecome here to understand the concept. If you're someone who knows what dim sum is and you know about flavor, then this place's flavor is missing something. Everything tastes a little bland. I think if they added chicken bouillion or even hon dashi to make it more umami, they may do better. Things have salt but not adequate flavor. We've ordered almost everything on their menu to try to give them a chance but each time we just get oily, bland dishes. I wouldnt come here again unless someone really wants the experience. Youre probably better off attempting these dishes at home- perhaps this restaurant could also redo some of their dishes themselves to improve the flavor profile here. Service is your typical Chinese dim sum. Someone comes and pretty much tosses a menu in a no nonsense tone and then comes back once you wave them down. inside has a homey chinese feel. Casual place with convenient parking on site.

I always love their dim sum and it is super hard to find authentic food that are similar to NYC…read more This cafe is close enough to have the similar tastes. They have plenty of parking spots and able to hold a large group as well. Their service was excellent.

Over cooked noodles, wonton, and fish. All the food was coated heavily will oil The Lo Mein was…read morepasty. The egg droo soup was plain, but was passable with green onions and a little salt.

Alright Chinese buffet. I came here Sunday evening around 5:30pm. The restaurant wasn't too busy…read more Staff help me to a table and drink right away. They also cleaned up my plates and sauce when I accidentally drop it as well. For food, some was empty when I first came in. Some was refilled quickly. Some food is hot, like one with sauce type. The fry food is warm. Half of ice cream was out. Price is $19/person.

Finally made it into this place! It was clean, the servers were attentive. There were a lot of…read moreadditional options compared to the Chinese buffet I usually go to in Brockport. Hubbo enjoyed the pork roast and mash potatoes... at the Chinese... for some reason. It was pretty busy so stuff was pretty fresh, though heat was inconsistent.

This was mine and my wife's first time going to this Chinese buffet. We were greeted as soon as we…read morewalked in and then sat at a table immediately. The place had a nice ambiance with a sculpture and indoor pond as soon as you walk in the door. They were also playing nice, soft music you can enjoy your meal to. They have a very large selection of food on their buffet, ranging from some of your traditional American Chinese choices such as fried rice, lo mein noodles, chicken and broccoli, etc. They also offer a host of your more traditional American foods such as pizza, Mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes and gravy. They also offer a nice selection of different sushi rolls. All of the food seems nice and fresh, with steam coming off most of the food. I thought the taste of the food was pretty good. Everything tasted fresh and had good flavors to it. I personally didn't have any, but my wife said the Mac and cheese was not very good, tasting like "noodles soaked in milk". The sushi had good flavors to it, and the rice seemed fresh (not hard like some sushi rolls that sit out for a while at a buffet). The staff were very attentive, grabbing our used plates at our table, and bringing us refills on the drinks. It also seemed like there was always a member of staff going around the buffet making sure all of the food was staying fresh, and refilling the food that was getting low. We overall had a great experience and definitely will be back in the future!

I'm surprised this place only has 2.5 stars. This was always my go-to Chinese restaurant when I was…read moreliving in Gates and I came back tonight to grab takeout while visiting my parents. Their food has always been consistently good. I ordered the chicken mei fun, an egg roll, and chicken fried rice. The order was ready in less than 15 minutes (I picked up in store). Everything tasted great. The egg roll was crispy but not too oily or overcooked, and the mei fun noodles had good flavor. The rice was also nice and a little bit salty, but I prefer my food that way. Overall I really like this place. I think they're reliable and have pretty good Chinese food. They do have a $10 minimum for credit card orders though, so keep that in mind when ordering with a card.

Ordered a sesame chicken meal, went in and picked it up brought it all the way home and the chicken…read morewas old and hard so I take it back they open it bring it behind the counter swap out two or three pieces of chicken for new pieces and then give it back to me. I could tell it was the same food that I just brought because it still had the trails of soy sauce on it. Very bad for business and I give him a zero